Original Press Release

-Video inspection system designed for lines up to 200' in length and 1-½" to 6" in diameter-

ELYRIA, OHIO - The new RIDGID® SeeSnake® Max(TM) rM200 Camera System combines portability and versatility to provide plumbing professionals with an easy-to-use solution for inspecting longer and tighter lines up to 200' in length and 1-½" to 6" in diameter.

The next generation inspection system in the SeeSnake line, it offers an efficient way to handle the most demanding jobs. Features include improved reel mechanics for easier passage through tight turns, an ultra-compact camera capable of providing optimal lighting through narrow spaces and an upgraded cable (200'), which provides greater abrasion resistance and allows users to push further with less effort.

The inspection system also comes with a built-in docking system for attaching upcoming viewing monitors and is compatible with the RIDGID SeeSnake CS10 and CS1000 digital recording monitors.

Additionally, the product comes equipped with an integrated transport system to make it easily portable on a job. Users can either carry the reel or use an optional wheel system to meet their jobsite needs.

"The rM200 is a convenient, easy-to-use product that provides a nice option for professional plumbers who need to inspect longer and tighter lines," said Josh Sooy, Senior Product Manager of Underground Technologies for RIDGID. "It's ideal for covering a wide range of applications with the added bonus of a transport system and improved design that make the entire job easier."

About RIDGID®
RIDGID®, a leading manufacturer of innovative tools and equipment for the professional trades, markets its products in more than 140 countries. The company's broad offering of more than 300 types of tools, including RIDGIDConnect(TM), an online business tool, serves the rental, plumbing, HVAC/R, utility, industrial, electrical, petroleum, institutional, commercial and hardware markets. RIDGID is part of Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions, a business of Emerson, which brings technology and engineering together to design and produce some of the highest-quality tools and equipment in the world. From wet/dry vacs to the industry's best-selling pipe diagnostic system, key brands include RIDGID®, KNAACK®, PROTEAM® and WEATHER GUARD®.

About Emerson Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of five business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions. Sales in fiscal 2011 were $24.2 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.